Commissioners’ Three Waters reform proposal
The Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal aims to ensure that all New Zealand communities have safe and sustainable drinking water supplies, wastewater reticulation, treatment...
Trustpower Baypark is back in business
Trustpower Baypark is open and gearing up for an exciting line-up of events to finish off 2021. As the “Hub of Entertainment” for Tauranga...
Whakatane’s new Marine Precinct going through funding process
Whakatane’s ambitious project to create a new boat harbour on the Whakatane River has been advancing its investigative works in preparation for filing its...
Dr Matt Glenn named inaugural Kiwifruit Breeding Centre CEO
The Board of the newly established Kiwifruit Breeding Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Matt Glenn as its inaugural Chief Executive...
Farmer Autovillage – Celebrating 30 years of excellence
From small beginnings 30 years ago across the harbour on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Cameron Road, Farmer Autovillage has become a distinctive...
It takes a village – Driving support for the community
Numerous charities and groups including Tauranga Foodbank, Waipuna Hospice, Breast Cancer Bay of Plenty, Homes of Hope, Tauranga Ladies Luncheon, A Night Before Christmas,...
One of the country’s most awarded dealer groups
When it comes to displaying all the awards won by Farmer Autovillage and its team, there would not be enough wall space to hang...
Three Waters – ideological government indulging sectional political constituency
Tim Hunter’s excellent piece in NBR, 20 August, The flaw at the heart of water reform called attention to the disjunction between councils’ 100 percent ownership of the infrastructure with their 50 percent control of the oversight boards. This understates the impact of the three waters proposal.
Charging ahead
Just as the Autovillage premises have evolved, so too are the vehicles offered to Autovillage customers.
Mike Farmer says electric vehicles are among the most...
Farmer Autovillage eyes exciting future
Rapidly developing car technology, electric vehicles, changing purchasing habits and expanding brand choices make for an exciting future for the team and customers at...
Data centres in demand
The global pandemic has ramped up demand for data centres around the world and it’s a trend that’s taking off in New Zealand, too.
Bayleys’...
Drop Your Boss: Bay of Plenty bosses take the plunge for...
Some may dream of an opportunity to throw their boss out of a plane, but for 19 community leaders in the Western Bay of...
Office extras prove worth
Bayleys’ global real estate partner Knight Frank recently released its (Y)OUR SPACE report, which drew on responses from almost 400 international businesses. It found...
Results Released: The EMA Workplace Wellbeing Survey
Nearly 600 respondents participated in the inaugural EMA Workplace Wellbeing Survey 2021 which was delivered in partnership with nib New Zealand.
The results highlighted challenges,...
Bay of Plenty’s Kale Print win big on national stage once...
Established in 1993 with the goal to promote excellence in print in New Zealand, the Pride In Print Awards have been a pinnacle of...
Seeka announces six month interim results
$30.8m net profit before tax – up 77% on six months to 30 June 2020.
Listed New Zealand produce company Seeka Limited, with operations in...
Foresters say afforestation report raises more questions than it answers
The Forest Owners Association said in a statement that the recent Beef+Lamb-commissioned survey on forest planting rates is nowhere near robust nor detailed enough...
Community input sought on three waters reform proposal
Tauranga City Council commissioners are calling for community input to include in feedback to the Government on its three waters reform proposal.
Commission Chair Anne...
Rotorua looks to its legacy of resilience
Rotorua has long been known for its strong legacy of resilience and ongoing expression of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga. Its history tells a unique story...
Stressed sector working hard for New Zealand
A new survey commissioned by Registered Master Builders for its annual Constructive Forum highlights key issues facing the building and construction sector:
95% of...